In This House of Brede Mother Mary Francis in the words of T

in the words of T

delicately balanced

challenging his default

So peaceful I shall slumber

but also of enlightening those who have yet to encounter Christ or his Church

In This House of Brede Mother Mary Francis in the words of TBy Rumer Godden Pax is the motto of Brede Abbey. Yet its peace is the peace of Godnot, as Godden brings to her readers notice, the worlds peace. The walls of Brede witness life of unceasing work and prayer, little creature comfort, persistent disappointment and misunderstandingyet a life of peace all the same, unswervingly joyful and loving. Into this life enters Philippa Talbot, ambitious, independent, successful, forsaking her beautifully arranged